City News: Your Weekly Update
June 25, 2020
Folsom City Council Selects Andy Morin to Fill Vacant Seat
The Folsom City Council appointed Folsom resident and former City Councilmember Andy Morin to the City Council at its June 23 meeting. The appointment is for the remainder term of a vacated Council seat, which concludes at the November 2020 General Municipal Election.

Morin previously served on the Folsom City Council for 16 years and served as mayor five times during his tenure. He retired from the City Council in 2018.

“Folsom is fortunate to have someone as qualified, experienced, and prepared as Andy Morin. Community members, Councilmembers, and staff have worked with Andy for over two decades, and know him to be fair, trustworthy, wise, and deeply committed to our community,” said Mayor Sarah Aquino. “On behalf of the Council, I thank Andy for his willingness to serve our city in this important leadership role during these challenging times. I would also like to thank the individuals who submitted applications to fill the vacant Council seat. It is heartwarming to see so many residents willing to step up and serve our city.”
National Night Out Moves to October
Due to the current health crisis, the National Association of Town Watch, the organization that coordinates National Night Out nationwide, has asked communities to delay their celebrations  until Tuesday, October 6, 2020 .

In accordance with this request, the Folsom Police Department will delay its National Night Out Celebration until October. The annual event brings neighbors out of their homes for a neighborhood celebration with public safety to declare that the community is united against crime. Register your event to help ensure a visit from Folsom Police and Fire Departments. Registration forms for neighborhood events will be available in August at  www.folsom.ca.us/police .
Summer Camps for Kids and Teens
Modified versions of some of Folsom Parks & Recreation’s most popular summer camps begin in July, including weekly Vacation Zone as well as tennis, volleyball, table tennis, and other select sports camps. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camps will be conducted in accordance with public health guidelines to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, with modified activities, daily health and wellness screenings of all participants and camp staff, limited interaction among participants, and other safety measures. As public health guidelines continue to evolve over the course of the summer, camp availability, activities, and/or procedures may change accordingly.

Folsom Parks & Recreation is committed to providing positive experiences for children of all abilities. If your child has a disability and needs additional support to participate in camp, contact Brittany Simon, CTRS , as soon as possible.

Find more details about the summer camps and registration information online .
Free Life Jacket Loaner Program
The Folsom Fire Department’s Life Jacket Loaner Program provides Folsom residents with free daily and weekend rental of life jack­ets for all ages of children and adults. The life jackets are available at Folsom Fire Station 35 at 535 Glenn Drive; borrowers must provide a valid driver license. For more information, call 916-461-6300.
Folsom Public Library Is Now Open
The Folsom Public Library is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, for a limited number of visitors to browse, check out books, and use computers.

Each visitor will be able to use the library for no more than one hour at a time. Programming will not be offered at this time, and children’s computers will not be available. Curbside library services will continue.

To promote a safe environment, visitors are required to wear face coverings at the library.

Lap Swim is Open at the Aquatic Center
The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center reopened June 16 for lap swim in the 50-meter pool. Morning lap swim is available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and evening lap swim is available from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please note that the instructional pool and family play pool will not reopen in 2020 due to a planned renovation.

Swimmers can purchase a Lap Swim Pass for $50 that can be used for 10 swim sessions; passes are valid through August 31, 2020. The Lap Swim Pass saves swimmers $20 compared to the drop-in rate, and pass holders are granted touchless entry to the aquatic center. Lap swim is also available at the drop-in rate of $7 per session.

Lap swim is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In accordance with Sacramento County public health guidelines, swim lanes are limited to allow for social distancing. If all lanes are full when you check in at the front entrance, aquatic center staff will take your cell phone number and request that you wait in your car until you are notified that a lane becomes available.

Purchase your Lap Swim Pass online and learn about the additional new safety protocol in place at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Call 916-461-6640 for questions about aquatics programs.
City Seeks Input on Housing Element Update
The City of Folsom is updating its Housing Element and is conducting a community survey to gather infor­mation on the housing needs and priorities of Folsom residents and to form strategies to meet the city’s future housing needs. Help guide the future of housing in Folsom by responding to the survey online at www.folsomhousingelement.com/get-involved . The survey is available online through July 31, 2020.
Fireworks Safety Tips
Fourth of July fireworks are a favorite Folsom tradition. However, fireworks can quickly become dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. With a little care and common sense, fireworks can be a safe and fun activity for everyone. The Folsom Fire Department offers these important tips to stay safe this Fourth of July:

  • Be sure to purchase “Safe and Sane” fireworks that bear the State Fire Marshal’s seal.
  • Fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal in California, unless if you have a fire department permit.
  • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
  • Read and follow all directions.
  • When using legal fireworks, only set them off outdoors in a clear area that is away from homes, dry leaves, grass, and other flammable materials.
  • Supervise children and be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
  • Always have a bucket of water for disposal of fireworks and a hose connected to water in case of fire.
  • Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water and throw them away.
  • Fireworks are prohibited in all city-owned properties and parks except at the Lembi Community Park parking lot. The use of fireworks on all trails and open spaces in the City of Folsom is prohibited.

Clean, Cover, Contain
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and follow these three easy steps:

CLEAN your hands regularly with soap and water.
COVER your face when out in public.
CONTAIN the spread of germs by staying home when you’re sick — even just a little.

Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/COVID-19 .
Upcoming City Meetings
Historic District Commission
July 1, 5 p.m.

Planning Commission
July 1, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Office Hours
Mayor's Office Hours
Thursdays from 2 - 5 p.m.
Second Floor, City Hall
No Appointment Necessary
Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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